2013 Ram 1500 fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2013 Ram 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 25 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 15 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 18 and 25 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 HFE 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L FFV | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4,450 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4,450 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 8-cyl 4.7L FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| 1500 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG | $4,750 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 8-cyl 4.7L FFV | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| 1500 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 8-cyl 5.7L | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG | $5,050 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $5,050 for the least efficient.